Maximise your Horizon Europe funding prospects at our matchmaking event targeting 2026 Pillar II Cluster 3 calls. Unlock new collaboration opportunities by connecting with world-renowned researchers, industry experts, and business leaders to form powerful consortia at this event, co-hosted by Crowdhelix and University of Greenwich.
Benefit from targeted networking, expert-led sessions, and hands-on workshops that streamline proposal development, enhance knowledge exchange, and give participants a competitive edge. Enjoy exclusive access to facility tours and evening networking, all designed to maximise impact and secure valuable partnerships
Targeted Horizon Europe Calls:
- HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-INFRA-03: Targeted innovative capabilities for the resilience of critical entities to natural and human-induced disasters, including hybrid scenarios
- HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-SSRI-01: Open topic on supporting disruptive technological innovations for civil security
- HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-DRS-02: Multi-hazard approach and cumulative / cascading impacts
- HORIZON-CL3-2026-02-CS-ECCC01:Approaches and tools for security in software and hardware development and assessment
- HORIZON-CL3-2026-02-CS-ECCC02:Enhancing the Security, Privacy and Robustness of AI Models and Systems (SecureAI)
- HORIZON-CL3-2026-02-CS-ECCC03:Advanced cryptographic schemes and High-Assurance high-speed cryptographic implementations
- HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-FCT-04: Crime prevention approaches, online and off-line, tackling the nexus between addictions and crime (Koban and BTL-COP)
- HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-FCT-02: Open topic on preventing and countering the misuse of emerging technologies for criminal purposes, including issues related to lawful access to data
If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact us at [email protected]
15-16 April, 2026 at 12:00 GMT
University of Greenwich, London
Useful Information
Travel information:
By Train
- Take a National Rail service to Greenwich Station or Maze Hill Station.
- Both stations are a 10–15 minute walk from the campus.
- Take the DLR to Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich station.
- The station is located just outside the main campus entrance, a 2–3 minute walk.
- Several London bus routes stop near the campus, including 129, 177, 180, 188, 199, 286, and 386.
- The closest stops are Greenwich Town Centre or Cutty Sark.
The following hotels are located within a 5-15 minutes walk from the event venue:
Draft Agenda
* All times are in Central European Time (CET)
Day 1
12:00 - 13:00
Registration and Refreshments
13:00 - 13:20
Welcome Address
Speaker
TBC
13:20 - 14:00
Keynote session - UK National Contact Point
Speaker
TBC
14:00 - 14:30
Keynote
Speaker
TBC
14:30 - 15:10
Elevator Pitch Sessions
Note
The Elevator Pitch Sessions are strictly allocated to the coordinators to enable them to present their proposal idea and highlight the key partners/key expertise they are searching for
15:10 - 15:40
Coffee Break & Poster Session
Note
The poster session is informal and will consist of displaying posters in the break/networking area where attendees can browse the posters and ask any questions. The posters need to be relevant to the theme of the event.
15:40 - 16:10
The Crowdhelix Helix Impact Model
Speaker
Cais Jurgens - Head of Membership Development, Crowdhelix
16:10 - 16:50
Panel Discussion: Horizon Europe in Practice - Experiences, Insights, and Impact
Panelists
TBC
16:50-17:00
Closing Remarks
19:00
Networking Dinner
Day 2
08:30 - 09:00
Registration and Refreshments
09:00 - 10:00
Venue Visit
10:00 - 10:30
Keynote Session
Speaker
TBC
10:30 - 12:30
Consortia building parallel themed sessions (Breakout Sessions)
Note
The Breakout Sessions will be structured around confirmed coordinators and the calls they choose to coordinate. Where possible, the room allocations of attendees will be done based on the calls of interest selected. More information will be provided closer to the event.
